The average train between Durham and Workington takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Workington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Workington. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Workington at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Workington. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Workington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Durham to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Durham to Workington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Workington station.
Book your Durham to Workington train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Durham and Workington is 127.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Workington via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 34m.